1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--And How It Shattered a Nation

The echoes of past financial turmoil can feel distant, yet the lessons learned from monumental market collapses remain profoundly relevant. Understanding the forces that shape economic history provides crucial context for navigating today's complex financial landscape.

Andrew Ross Sorkin’s 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--And How It Shattered a Nation offers a compelling journey into the heart of the infamous 1929 stock market crash. This #1 New York Times Bestseller, recognized as a Best Book of 2025 by TIME and The Economist, delves into the euphoria, ruin, and the larger-than-life characters behind the event. Sorkin meticulously reconstructs the chaos, the battles between Wall Street and Washington, and the disregarded alarm bells that preceded the disaster.

This landmark narrative, drawing on unparalleled access to historical records, illuminates the cycles of speculation and the warning signs often ignored. It serves as an essential exploration of an Economic Crisis that reshaped a generation and continues to offer vital insights into the dynamics of financial upheaval, making it a crucial read for understanding the persistent patterns of market history and the enduring impact of the 1929 Crash on Wall Street and beyond.